Gold prices remain a major market focus across India on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with benchmark and retail rates varying by purity and location. Buyers and investors are closely tracking the yellow metal ahead of the festive season, even as prices showed mixed to slightly softer trends in several cities compared to the previous day.
According to multiple market updates, 22-carat gold (the standard for jewellery) is trading in the range of approximately ₹13,675 to ₹13,775 per gram in major cities, while 24-carat pure gold is quoted around ₹14,360 to ₹15,030 per gram (or roughly ₹1,49,000–₹1,50,550 per 10 grams), depending on the source and city. Some reports noted a decline of about ₹100 per gram in 22-carat rates in certain markets.
Approximate Gold Rates on October 3, 2026 (per gram / per 10 grams)
Note: These are indicative rates compiled from market reports. Actual retail prices vary by city, jeweller, and may exclude GST (3% on gold value) and making charges.
City. 22K Gold (approx. per gram). 24K Gold (approx. per 10g)
Delhi. ₹13,695 – ₹13,775. ₹1,49,390 – ₹1,50,450
Mumbai. ₹13,680 – ₹13,725. ₹1,49,240 – ₹1,50,280
Chennai. ₹13,675 – ₹13,695. ₹1,49,240 – ₹1,50,280
Bengaluru. ₹13,680 – ₹13,685. ₹1,49,240 – ₹1,50,280
Hyderabad. ₹13,680. ₹1,49,240 – ₹1,50,500
Kolkata. ₹13,680. ₹1,49,240 – ₹1,50,280
Prominent jewellers such as Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers listed 22-carat gold around ₹13,675 per gram in several cities, while Tanishq held steady near ₹13,820 per gram in some updates.
Physical demand has shown modest improvement in some centres due to lower recent prices and the approaching festive season.
International factors, including currency movements, US bond yields and geopolitical developments, continue to influence domestic rates.
Saturday is a weekly holiday for MCX trading, so the latest available session rates and jeweller quotes remain the reference for the day.
Silver prices are also being tracked, holding around ₹2,34,900 – ₹2,45,000 per kilogram in major cities.
Buyers are advised to check live rates with local authorised jewellers, confirm purity hallmarks, and factor in making charges and GST before purchasing. Rates can differ between cities and even between outlets in the same city due to local taxes, transport and demand.
Gold continues to be closely watched as both an investment and jewellery asset in the run-up to the festive period.